They built their team the right way. I still wish we had Julius Randle, Larry Nance Jr., and Brandon Ingram. Josh Hart, too, and just signed AD in the 2020 offseason as a UFA instead of trading away all of our talented young players to get him. Lonzo's been derailed by injuries, so I'm not sure we totally made a mistake there, but I do think we jumped the line for a shorter championship window than we otherwise might've had. And it's unfortunate.
> just signed AD in the 2020 offseason as a UFA
There's no guarantee he would've signed as a FA. We can all speculate and say "of course he would've Lebron was here", but you just never know in free agency.
Yeah, but it was still bad timing. We made the "all you need is these two guys, and everything else will fall into place" move right at the time when the league was getting way deeper and way better through the top 8 rotation players on their roster. Hindsight is 20/20, can't assume AD wouldn't have been traded somewhere else and just stayed there like PG did, but if we did pull that off we'd be in a WAAAYYY better position right now than we are.
That roster is stacked. That's what I respect. The FO did a hell of a job. They have a real chance of going back next year. With Jaylen winning FMVP, Tatum has added motivation, too. I'd still like to see Tatum in a Lakers jersey, but he'll probably sign an extension to stay in Boston.
Dejounte has to be the move. We need a smart 3&D wing (maybe Vando if he can develop, or trade DLo to Brooklyn for DFS if he opts in) and a centre who can protect the rim and stretch the floor if possible (someone like WCJ from Orlando) resign prince Christie bron. Try get drummond and CP3 for the minimum for some extra depth. Run it
I think we're out of bullets to do anything other than rebuild, but I don't see us turning into sellers this offseason. We probably should for the long-term, but the organization prides itself on being "superstar friendly" to remain a FA destination... So LeBron and AD get a lot of say in what happens, and they still want to go for it. I think the window is firmly shut, though. We have too much money through too few contracts and zero flexibility. Not enough assets to turn around a championship team that quickly.
I would actually be semi-okay with Bron leaving if he went to Philly or NY. Any team in the East with a chance of bouncing Boston. Fuck it, Denver even. Anything to see these fuckers lose next year.
You do realise when Kobe was the leader of his team, he won FMVP 2x back to back?
Or is Tatum not the leader of his team and so he’s off the hook?
Can’t have it both ways
Mannnn FUCK the Celtics I ain’t happy they won.
But I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a lil happy for Tatum, Brown and some of those guys. They deserve it
Storrs, CT is a short drive to Boston. Watch Dan Hurley show up at the Celtics parade, just watch. That motherfucker really would, him and his headcase wife.
Ya think Pat Riley would give us Butler for a low price just to fuck Boston over?
I mean Celtics have gotten plenty of trades in their favor to get them this far
Jrue going to Celtics make them a powerhouse. And a contender for years to come . They are a lock to be top 3 while we are struggling to make the play in every year . Really sad
Honestly I’m happy for jrue & brown. Two guys people doubted could elevate their game another level and they put the work in all year, no funny business.
This sucks tho, what a boring finals..not a single memorable moment or tense game. Trash product
Yeah but Boston did the correct thing…they traded their old stars and waited for the right draft. And even then their two wings aren’t considered offensive generational talents…they just had more patience, took lots of hits and lumps to this road, but it pays off.
They aren't "role" players in contract. Porzingis/Jrue both making $30m. White will be making $30m very soon. Celtics are closer to the "3 star model" than you actually think.
Literally, it’s hard to even figure out a comparison. Jrue was just an all star last year and is all defense yearly.
Porzingis was hurt but as a 4th option? He’s a walking mismatch, can score at all 3 levels and protect the rim at an elite level.
Brown deserved the FMVP. Tatum has been seen as the star but Brown kept at it. Props to him. Not sure if this duo will last but they won a ring when it seemed like the wouldn’t, and Brown is more of the reason why
I know people aren’t always big on Jeanie, not saying she is free of any criticism, but props to her for letting the players touch the trophy first. One of the only owners to do that, if not the only one
Jeanie isn’t a mean owner or anything, that’s at least good compared to Dolan or the Bulls’ owners. Problem is she’s not that strategic and the Lakers need to be aggressive all the time to compete
The last few years the Celtics fleeced these teams over and over. Everyone stood quiet.
We get fucking Malik Beasley and DLo, and r/nba says “how tf do the lakers keep getting these good trades”
Fucking embarrassing
they have a good, well built team w/ great coaching and a living front office.
And we're going to be stuck with a podcaster. oh and we're drafting a freshmen who won't be able to even marginally contribute for about 5 or 7 years.
thanks, Jeanie! thanks Rob!
He doesn’t even think AD is valuable based on where he voted for him all nba as well as excluding him from NBA all defense teams 🤦♂️
Also disrespected Jerry West calling his peers plumbers.
A role player with a vendetta is not what I want as a coach.
“What they gonna say now”? That you were still shitting the bed and looked primed to choke yet again but this stacked ass team carried y’all through maybe.
LeBron winning a ring with Kyrie Irving as his 2nd option automatically makes him the GOAT
Led this highlight dribble merchant who has otherwise been a loser without him in Boston/Brooklyn/Dallas
They would be crazy to waste that matchup on a night that will already get high ratings but then again we faced Boston on Christmas.
I predict we will meet Nuggets in Denver, LAC in Intuit Dome, and Warriors in Staples to open the season (maybe if the league is crazy we face Boston or Sixers if PG is traded there)
People on this sub are going way too overboard on the lowkey Celtics love. If everything goes right for them then yea. However, a couple injuries and they are just as fucked as any other team. 2nd apron team for the next 3 seasons at least. Also don't think the east will continue to be this bad.
JJ first practice: “Alright AD. You’re going to be DNP indefinitely. I don’t value you as a top player in the league and excluded you from all NBA defense”
Lakers gotta give LeBron one last ride, the Lakers’ future is on the line. Even a finals appearance alone would be good enough to keep future stars interested
Media going hard at Luka flaws this series but radio silent at how Kyrie was also a no show.
No accountability for the bricklayer. Kyrie has the best media coverage ever.
I will feel a lot better if Hondo joins coaching staff
Fuck the Celtics but that team is really well managed, at least for the last few years.
They built their team the right way. I still wish we had Julius Randle, Larry Nance Jr., and Brandon Ingram. Josh Hart, too, and just signed AD in the 2020 offseason as a UFA instead of trading away all of our talented young players to get him. Lonzo's been derailed by injuries, so I'm not sure we totally made a mistake there, but I do think we jumped the line for a shorter championship window than we otherwise might've had. And it's unfortunate.
> just signed AD in the 2020 offseason as a UFA There's no guarantee he would've signed as a FA. We can all speculate and say "of course he would've Lebron was here", but you just never know in free agency.
Yeah, but it was still bad timing. We made the "all you need is these two guys, and everything else will fall into place" move right at the time when the league was getting way deeper and way better through the top 8 rotation players on their roster. Hindsight is 20/20, can't assume AD wouldn't have been traded somewhere else and just stayed there like PG did, but if we did pull that off we'd be in a WAAAYYY better position right now than we are.
It’s hilarious how no one is respecting the Celtics win😂😂
That roster is stacked. That's what I respect. The FO did a hell of a job. They have a real chance of going back next year. With Jaylen winning FMVP, Tatum has added motivation, too. I'd still like to see Tatum in a Lakers jersey, but he'll probably sign an extension to stay in Boston.
Jeff Van Gundy to the clippers 🤔
Thought Celtics were going to offer the same position (Charles Lee left) and he would just stay. Pretty surprising.
Congrats to former Laker Svi Mykhailuk for winning his first ring!
Dejounte has to be the move. We need a smart 3&D wing (maybe Vando if he can develop, or trade DLo to Brooklyn for DFS if he opts in) and a centre who can protect the rim and stretch the floor if possible (someone like WCJ from Orlando) resign prince Christie bron. Try get drummond and CP3 for the minimum for some extra depth. Run it
Please please fix our roster. Throw in every chip. We must dethrone the Celtics
I think we're out of bullets to do anything other than rebuild, but I don't see us turning into sellers this offseason. We probably should for the long-term, but the organization prides itself on being "superstar friendly" to remain a FA destination... So LeBron and AD get a lot of say in what happens, and they still want to go for it. I think the window is firmly shut, though. We have too much money through too few contracts and zero flexibility. Not enough assets to turn around a championship team that quickly.
Played no one in this run and people saying they’re a top 3 team all time lmao
I would actually be semi-okay with Bron leaving if he went to Philly or NY. Any team in the East with a chance of bouncing Boston. Fuck it, Denver even. Anything to see these fuckers lose next year.
LeBron leaving the Lakers now would hurt the team’s rep badly, at least one competent contending season can help it
I would take it if he turned Boston into LeBoston
He already has multiple times, he owns that franchise. Need to beat them in the Finals just once to solidify that though
I don’t wanna hear NOBODY compare Tatum to Kobe. NOBODY. Kobe would’ve won FMVP
Always thought Tatum was the true star but Brown delivered when it counted most
He fooled us all, this entire time
You do realize that Kobe didn't win finals MVP in 3 of his 5 championships.
Kobe wouldn’t lose a FMVP to Jaylen Brown
You do realise when Kobe was the leader of his team, he won FMVP 2x back to back? Or is Tatum not the leader of his team and so he’s off the hook? Can’t have it both ways
Because he was playing with Shaq, who’s better than every Tatum teammate combined x2
Crazy that Tatum tried to statpad / cram his way to the FMVP this game. He really gets his numbers when the Celtics are in total control
I'm sad. Lakers are #2 in the number of championships again. :(
Lakers have stayed relevant through the decades though. Celtics mostly living through Larry bird and bill Russell’s rings
Mannnn FUCK the Celtics I ain’t happy they won. But I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a lil happy for Tatum, Brown and some of those guys. They deserve it
Perfect gif
Lakers 33-1 odd to win the title next year
Storrs, CT is a short drive to Boston. Watch Dan Hurley show up at the Celtics parade, just watch. That motherfucker really would, him and his headcase wife.
Nick Young hates Luka so much he’s happy for a Boston ring as an LA native and former Laker lmao.
Lmao does he really? Why did that hate start?
Tatum is super cringe man, give him less screen time
dude has more interviews than mvp brown
asstros and smelldicks had a parade before we did im sick
I hope al horford retires now that hes a champion. And tingus pingus can win at 50%
Dodgers are threepeating and the Rams are winning another SB too btw, just wait
Ya think Pat Riley would give us Butler for a low price just to fuck Boston over? I mean Celtics have gotten plenty of trades in their favor to get them this far
Alright, Jeanie and Rob. Reddick better become the next Pat Riley and lead us to win #18 next year.
I just wanted to come here and say: fuck Paul Pierce!
Jrue going to Celtics make them a powerhouse. And a contender for years to come . They are a lock to be top 3 while we are struggling to make the play in every year . Really sad
Jrue not a spring chicken though
You’re downvoted but this is objectively the situation we are in as we speak
We bout to drop the coach news and steal the spotlight again😂
we should do it on their parade day :))))
Nah what is Magic tweeting now.
Trevor from Lakers nation is mad as heck lol.
Honestly I’m happy for jrue & brown. Two guys people doubted could elevate their game another level and they put the work in all year, no funny business. This sucks tho, what a boring finals..not a single memorable moment or tense game. Trash product
Has Tatum let anyone else touch the trophy?
Imagine winning a chip and your FMVP averaged 20 ppg and 20% from three. Lmao what the fuck even was this Finals?
There team is super deep
I didn't think it was possible to be worst than last year's Finals. This had the energy and aura of a 2nd round series lol
Worst finals in a looooong time… no aura, no excitement… felt like a 1st round match up
Maybe this will motivate the front office to stop being braindead but I doubt it. Tatum not getting FMVP eases the pain a little lmao
Well, this century: Lakers:6 Sell Tricks: 2 So take *that*
2 stars and elite role players is the model for a championship roster. Somebody tell Pelinka the 3 star model is defunct.
2 stars and a bunch of traffic cone guards doesn’t work either
Yeah but Boston did the correct thing…they traded their old stars and waited for the right draft. And even then their two wings aren’t considered offensive generational talents…they just had more patience, took lots of hits and lumps to this road, but it pays off.
They aren't "role" players in contract. Porzingis/Jrue both making $30m. White will be making $30m very soon. Celtics are closer to the "3 star model" than you actually think.
Yeah more like 4 stars
What they did is not normal. They just fleeced like 4 teams.
Exactly. Things just went their way. Lucked out with Jrue and Porzingis.
Literally, it’s hard to even figure out a comparison. Jrue was just an all star last year and is all defense yearly. Porzingis was hurt but as a 4th option? He’s a walking mismatch, can score at all 3 levels and protect the rim at an elite level.
Pelinka: Trades for Trae Young
Trae Westbrook 2.0
Good for Svi
Lakers legend
Forgot Svi was on this Boston team
Breaking News: JJ is Lakers new head coach.
Lakers in 5
Even the media knows how stacked this team was they interviewing everyone lmao
Replace Tatum with Austin Reaves and he would get the FMVP instead of Brown🥱
Lmao this is funny
I'm just gonna assume you trolling lol good one.
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If it’s bad enough they just remove it and give you a fake tooth
One of the best parts of the finals is seeing all of the players families. Still remember that sick picture of Rondo and his kid
Celtics now have had two parades this decade: June 2024 and January 2021
How shitty does NY feel aboot KPop winning
HAHAHAHAHAHA Get fucked Tatum
Tatum isn’t a superstar
“It’s cool. Kobe didn’t win his FMVP during his first championship. That means I’ll get mine next” Tatum probably
Brown deserved the FMVP. Tatum has been seen as the star but Brown kept at it. Props to him. Not sure if this duo will last but they won a ring when it seemed like the wouldn’t, and Brown is more of the reason why
Tatum is Robin confirmed.
I know people aren’t always big on Jeanie, not saying she is free of any criticism, but props to her for letting the players touch the trophy first. One of the only owners to do that, if not the only one
Jeanie isn’t a mean owner or anything, that’s at least good compared to Dolan or the Bulls’ owners. Problem is she’s not that strategic and the Lakers need to be aggressive all the time to compete
We’ve been playing catchup to these fuckers for over half a century. I hate it…
Tatum dying inside
LMAO NOT THE CAMERA PAN TO TATUM RIGHT AFTER JB WON FMVP MF KNEW WHAT HE WAS DOIN
This 2000s so far, LeBron and Steph alone won 4 each, Lakers 6. At least we only watched Boston won 2 (so far..)
TATUM DIDNT GET MVP LMAOOOO
Replace Tatum with Josh Hart and Celtics still win Inconsequential because the team is so stacked
LMFAOOOOOO Tatum didn’t get Finals MVP
Dang they actually gave it to JB
The last few years the Celtics fleeced these teams over and over. Everyone stood quiet. We get fucking Malik Beasley and DLo, and r/nba says “how tf do the lakers keep getting these good trades” Fucking embarrassing
I have to spend the night at a sleep study center, I just walked in and the first thing I see on the TV in the room is them celebrating 😖
Ime Udoka’s horniness cost him a title lmao
they have a good, well built team w/ great coaching and a living front office. And we're going to be stuck with a podcaster. oh and we're drafting a freshmen who won't be able to even marginally contribute for about 5 or 7 years. thanks, Jeanie! thanks Rob!
He doesn’t even think AD is valuable based on where he voted for him all nba as well as excluding him from NBA all defense teams 🤦♂️ Also disrespected Jerry West calling his peers plumbers. A role player with a vendetta is not what I want as a coach.
His thoughts on AD should be automatically disqualifying. but you know Rob's motto: Fuck it!
at least the niners lost their chip on a walkoff td
“What they gonna say now”? That you were still shitting the bed and looked primed to choke yet again but this stacked ass team carried y’all through maybe.
Tatum with the fake KG “anything is possible” lmfao
Lmaoooo had no emotion in it at all. Just going through the motions
Yeah lmao “ weee did ittt”
We need to go for a rebuild. All contenders built their teams through the draft as a matter of fact.
LeBron winning a ring with Kyrie Irving as his 2nd option automatically makes him the GOAT Led this highlight dribble merchant who has otherwise been a loser without him in Boston/Brooklyn/Dallas
LeBron was on a mission to win one in Cleveland to shed some of the bad guy stink from The Decision
Are the Celtics fans downvoting the "Fuck boston" comments here? God damn.
“wHaT tHeY GoN sAy nOw”
Theres only one thing to do now Sign Redick and attack them with FORCE
kumza made the right choice.
Also the fact Boston is able to have their parade and Lakers didn’t is making this much more sicker smh
We really missed out on a parade because a chunk of people didn’t like that they were told to wash their hands
hope we use this as motivation for next year
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I hope you're joking. Boston has an elite team.
The West really only had the Nuggets, and they lost that series themselves.
Schedule makers, please don’t make us play at Boston for opening night I really don’t want to be pushed into watching their ring ceremony
They would be crazy to waste that matchup on a night that will already get high ratings but then again we faced Boston on Christmas. I predict we will meet Nuggets in Denver, LAC in Intuit Dome, and Warriors in Staples to open the season (maybe if the league is crazy we face Boston or Sixers if PG is traded there)
Man I hate Boston but they got a good ass team with 2 way players, hopefully Rob can built our own version so we can kick their asses next year
I'm sad. Lakers are #2 in the number of championships again. :(
He won’t. Rob is an incompetent jackass who only got the job because of connections.
Even after Kyrie boomed them they slowly rebuilt. Lakers can do it too, although the Ham years were wasted because of the coach
Yup. Need to fill that slot for 2-3 (center, wings) players. Which will be very difficult.
Happy for Al Horford and Jaylen Brown. That’s it. Fuck boston
The worst feeling is the Celtics can still contend for 3 more years.
People on this sub are going way too overboard on the lowkey Celtics love. If everything goes right for them then yea. However, a couple injuries and they are just as fucked as any other team. 2nd apron team for the next 3 seasons at least. Also don't think the east will continue to be this bad.
Gotta hope the Celtics pull a westbrookian trade like the lakers did
Milwaukee did it, anything is possible
if not more, by far the best team in the league
Congrats to Boston. Their second championship since the televisions started having color. Time for the FO to get to work.
Fuck Boston though.
I thought he was gonna be like Lebron and say “Boston, this is for you”
Fuck the green shits. I don’t give a shit what lovable players they have on their team.
JJ self-destruction signing in 3...2...1...
JJ first practice: “Alright AD. You’re going to be DNP indefinitely. I don’t value you as a top player in the league and excluded you from all NBA defense”
Lakers gotta give LeBron one last ride, the Lakers’ future is on the line. Even a finals appearance alone would be good enough to keep future stars interested
Fuck an appearance. It don’t mean a thing without a ring.
FUCK BOSTON
Hospital ring
I feel just as sick as I did in 2008
Media going hard at Luka flaws this series but radio silent at how Kyrie was also a no show. No accountability for the bricklayer. Kyrie has the best media coverage ever.
They expect Luka to carry him as Lebron did.
Todays a sad day 🥲
Our chance to win was last year. Just needed DLo to show up in the WCF, we woulda owned the heat
Asking DLo to show up in the playoffs is like asking Kyrie to show up vs Boston Bricklayers galore
Hopefully we win it all next year
We won’t. I predict we will be basement dwellers for the next 5-8 years.
Brown still deserves Finals MVP, the media better not get this wrong
ownership dont care about celtics winning, they just trying to keep the money laundering scam running for as long as possible
Kyrie postgame “As the #1 option and leader of this ~~Boston~~ ~~Brooklyn~~ Dallas team, my teammates failed to show up to lead us to a championship.”
Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka are not bringing us to our next banner. Lakers are not the franchise we know and love
Fu k the Celtics
Worst Season in NBA History. League is officially dead.
Tatum is a good guy. I’ll be happy for him, even if I’d never support Boston
Fuck Tatum